Gothic, Jacobean & Renaissance Fireplaces

Thornhill Galleries holds a complement of antique and reproduction fire surrounds from the Gothic, Jacobean and Renaissance design eras. The mantles born from these design periods are perfectly representative of society’s change in taste and style. While fireplaces of the Gothic years were grand, vaulted affairs filled with heraldic and ecclesiastical styling, Jacobean and Italian Renaissance chimneypieces took a more classical design approach. Furthermore, while Gothic and Jacobean mantles traditionally used a combination of limestone and wood to give a sense of imposing grandeur, Renaissance fireplaces introduced marble, stone and plaster, which showcased workmanship rather than scale. For more information on any of our antique fireplaces, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

A fine quality 18th century style fireplace carved in Portland stone. The frieze of isometric design with diamond panelled paterae interspersed with panelled husks, carved with water leaf design to shelf. The leg moulding of classical Greek key. A quality copy of an 18th century original which was from a large country house in West Sussex.

N.B. May be subject to an extended lead time, please enquire for more information.

A heavily carved Italian stone fireplace. The frieze with heraldic lion juxtaposed by winged figures, birds and foliage, the jambs with putti, and heraldic figures, urns, stalks and sphynx to base. A copy of an earlier piece.

N.B. May be subject to an extended lead time, please enquire for more information.

An English stone fireplace in a grey York stone. The plain jambs and frieze with carved end blockings. Plain shelf above. Currently unrestored. Price includes full restoration to level required. 19th century.

A fine quality Gothic Revival fireplace carved in Statuary marble. The spandrels with finely carved holly and berries. Octagonal suspended capitals under moulded shelf. The centre with small carved dove holding an olive branch. Very good quality Italian marble. English of the late Regency period, circa 1835. Provenance available.

A petite Italian Carrara and Rosso Levanto marble fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by shaped frieze featuring carved classical Anthemion leaf to centre. Moulded shelf above. Unusually small, well suited for a bedroom or study. From Northern Italy. Currently in rustic state but full restoration included in price if required.

A well carved Gothic Revival Bath stone fireplace. The focus of the arched frieze being a carved dove to the centre, the symbol of love and peace, juxtaposed with grapes and vine leaves on one side and oak leaves and acorns on the other. Panelled jambs surmounted by carved blockings of leaf detailing. A rare piece – early 19th century or earlier.

A very rare, 19th century carved stone Renaissance fireplace. The bracketed jambs with crouching lions, ionic capitals, carved male and female masks and basket of fruit to plinths. The frieze with carved fruit swags and central scrolled cartouche and associated detailing to side blockings. The stone has a grey wash finish with a lovely old patina. Recently removed from a 19th Century property in the European Quarter of Brussels.

A 19th century English stone fireplace in the Gothic style. The jambs and frieze with recessed panels and end blocking featuring shield crest. Circa 1860. From a large house in Sussex. One of an exact pair.

A 19th century English stone fireplace in the Gothic style. The jambs and frieze with recessed panels and end blocking featuring shield crest. Circa 1860. From a large house in Sussex. One of an exact pair.

An unusual English limestone fireplace with a Gothic influence. The four hexagonal front columns supporting solid frieze with roundel decoration. The shelf with triangular detailing to front and sizes. 19th century with later amendments.

A mid to late 19th century English Gothic style stone fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by arched frieze with spandrel panels. Two tier moulded shelf. Some markings to the stone caused by the painting of the fireplace over the years.